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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04
Estray Notice.

Estrayed before me. the unde rsiened
Justice Of tie Peace. in and for the Sec.
0nd Ward of the Parish of st. Tam.
many. State Of Lcuisiasa, BY Jos.
kodrigues, also Of the azores ND parish
and State, . certain
COW AND CALF.
The COW is marked crop and half crop
IN the right ear, and under square in
the left ear. Right horn broke Cd.
Branded J G on left shoulder, also J 4:
on left hip; and on right shoulder J.
She il light briDdle. and has been IN
two years. Appraise at SO.
II the owner Of the above described
cattle does not make proof and claim
them within thirty dsya from tie date
hereof. the same will be sold accord
ing to Law.
PREsrON BURxs, J. p.
Second warl. st. Tammany parish.
La, May -, 1857.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04
ELECTION NOTICE.

Whereas. it is provided. by An art of
the General Assembly of the State of
Louisiana. approved March l6, 1870.
that An election shall he held on the
first Monday in June Of each year, by
the qualified electors of the town OF
COvington. st. Tammany parish. La.
for the purpose Of slecting one Mayor
and six Aldermen. to serve ~ such for
the ensuing twelve months thereafter,
as the law directs
Now, therefore. I, VIM. e. Morgan.
Clerk nj the Eighteenth Judicial District
Count for the Parish of st. Tammany.
La. in compliance with the third section
of said act. do issue this notice. noti-
flying all persons copcerned to hold said
election, on
MONDAY, JUNE 6. 1887.
being the 6rst Monday Of said month,
with the view Of electiug the above
named officers; and said election to he
conducted. and the returns thereof
made, in the manner required by the
laws Of the State Of Louisiana.
In testimony whereof. I have hereunto
signed my name. and affixed the seal Of
said court thereto. ut the town of Gov.
inyton. this 18th day Of May, 1857.
WV. G. MoRaAS, Clerk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04

CAPITAL Pux1sHMExr.-The sub.
ject of . more improved method Of
capital punishment than that by
hanging has engrossed the atten-
ton of the scientific and bumani-
tartan world for several years, and
has at last received official recogLi-
ton by the New York Legislature,
10 the appointment Of a committee
to make thorough investigation OF
the matter. That committee has
sought the advice and counsel of
the best medical and scientific
minds of the country. and while
they have not yet made their re-
port. it is stated that they have
concluded to recommend electricity
- the most instantaneous acd con-
the most humane mode
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04
OUR CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR

The municipal election viii take
place next Monday. the 9Th instant.
We want DR.. E. r. Randolph re-
elected Mayor of Covington. be-
cause he is an honest man, who will
hold his charge as 4 sacred trust;
because he will discharge the duties
incumbent upon his Office; because
he will not be swayed by personal
prejudice or favoritism. and be-
cause he is the exponent Of honesty
and purity in private life and pub
lie place. We want him further.
because be has proved lis capacity
and spirit. and because everybody
knows that he will abide by the
supreme law Of justice and consci-
entiousness in the administration
of the affairs of the town. Hence
we earnestly urge his reelection.
He has been tried and found not
wanting. He has earned by his
services the respect and confidence
Of all who know him; he has Eeen
faithful in all things. derilict in
nothing; he has been assiduous and
diligent in the discharge of every
duty incumbent upon him; nay.
more, he has gone beyond the limi-
tations Of duty in his zeal to serve
the bests interests OF the town. No
sin Of omission or commission can
be charged against him. So. in
behalf of good government, we in
sist upon the reelection of DR.. E.
R. Randolph for Mayor.
No possible improvement could
bn made in the personnel of the
Board of Aldermen. aud We hope
they will consent to serve another
term. If so. their reelection is as
sured by an immense majority.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04
Assessors Notice.

Assessors OFFICE,
Couingson. 81. 7ammany Perish. Ia. !
june l. 1887.
In accordance with the revenue laws
of 1882, Act No. SO, Section "a. the tax.
payers of the ps rish Of It. Tammany
are hereby notified that the ASSESSOR
Office. st the Courthouse. in Covineeon.
will lie open for term Of twenty days,
beginning next after the ten days 70.
quired for this notice have expired.
for the purpose Of inspecting
ana correcting the assessment lists, in
compliance with the above mentioned
Law. W. E PARKER, Assessor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04
CovIx0roN. La. June !, 1887.

CovIN0roN. La. June ], 1887.
The regular monthly meeting Of
the Town Council was held ON tue
above date.
Present-E. R. Randolph. Mayor;
E. Frederick. v. blanche, H. j.
Smith. j. Pechon and Jas. Taylor.
The minutes Of the previous
meeting were read aud approved.
The following bills were then
read and ordered paid:
w. G. Warren, to four months
hall rent. from February to May
g.. 1887. $40.
Victor blanche. to hauling two
loads Of posts and plauks. SO cents.
P.nl Labords. to hauling two
stills, 81.
H. Dutsch and A. C. Dickson, to
1000 feet Of lumber. at $l3 per 1000.
SIG.
Jas. Daniels. to 81 days work in
the graveyard. aud 2 days work on
Rutland street. IS SO.
Wallace Parker. to 2 days work.
81.
p. J. Duliop. to 8! days work. at
81 so per day. SIS %; 9 days at 81
per day. 81; to repairing 6 bridges.
81; attendance upon 3 meetings of
the Council. 81 SO. Total. $l2 IS.
Sid Daniels. to hauling 2 loads.
so cents.
E. Frederick. to 10 posts. at Is
cents each. 81 SO.
H. ]. Smith, to l0A pounds Of
nails. so cents.
w. G. Kennel. to salary as Sec
rotary for the months of February,
March. April and May, $50.
Total. $50 Is.
The Council then adjourned.
e. r. RAxDoLFI, Mayor.
". g. RENTAL. Secretary. ]
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04
lAdvertisement.I
FARMERS SUPPLIES.

The firm Of Depre Bros. is 80
we'll known throughout the parish
that it seems scarcely necessary to
speak in comMendation of them.
For many years they have been the
foremost merchants of this parish.
and their manner of dealing and
their thorough knowledge Of thu
country supply business have made
them general favorites with the
farmers aud dealers in general
throughout the entire parish. They
do not make much noise. but they
do a quiet and even business.
''Qaick sales and small profits" il
the motto at Depre Bros, and they
observe this maxim strictly. We'll
posted shoppers will tell you. with
a knowing wink. go to the Depre
Broe. for cheap goods and full
weight" The headquarters of this
establishment are located in Man.le.
vile. La. At
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04
for the execution of criminals.

for the execution of criminals.
The plan is for the condemned to
stand with his bare feet on o plate
which is connected with q battery.
On . wire Immediately above his
head is suspended a tube con-
ductor. At the proper moment n
button is touched, and in u second
life is extinct.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04
LIST OF LETTERS


Remaining in the Covi"gton Post
office. Friday. June 3. 1887.
PersoDs calling for the same will
please say adve, tised:
Bel; Aaron Rev
He'll Mamie Miss. care Mrs Lee
Bell George.
Bogel Vim Mrs
Burger Paul
Brown Thomas Rev
Clark j
Dirkson Louis j
Fauntleroy Mathilda Mrs
Fauntleroy NJ Nj Mrs
Galloway Margaret Miss
GOODBYE L j 2
Jackson Violet Mrs
johnson Phillis Mrs
Lee Annie G Mrs
Page Alex
Nose.lale Cottage
Tison NJ E Mrs
Taylor Thomas
Talley Emile
Wallace James
VaSnaio G w 2
II not called for in thirty days
from date. the above letters will be
sent to the Dead-Letter Office.
The Post0ffice will be open. on
Sunday, from Z 80 to 8 O'Clock 4. n.
CHAs. HEINrz. p. N.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04

The Indiana Chemical Company
have discovered a compound which
acts with truly marvellous rapidity
in the cure of Rheumatism and
Neuralgia. We guarantee it to cure
acy and every case Of acute Iu6a,n-
matory Rheumatism and Neuralgia
in 2 DAYS. and to give immediate re-
lief in chronic cases and effect q
speedy cure.
On receipt Of 30 cents, in 2 cent
stamps, We will send to any address
the prescription for this wonderful
compound. which can be filed by
your homo druggist at small cost.
We take this means of giving our
discovery to the public instead Of
putting it ont rs patent medicine.
it being much less expensive. We
will gladly refund money If salts
faction is not given.
The INDIANA CHEMICAL Co.,
Charlottesville. Ind.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04

The steamer New Camelia will
arrive tomorrow and resume her
place in the Lake trade. She has
been thoroughly overhauled and
repaintsd, and her hull made new.
The inspectors pronounced her Al.
Her officers and crew AMI Justly
proud of their beautiful vessel.
The rates of fare will be so cents
each way to Vaudeville and Madi-
sonville. and 81 to Old Landing.
Excursion days. 81 for the round
trim.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04
POLICE JURY.

Covington. La. May "a. 1887.
The members of the Police Jury
are hereby notified that 3 meeting
will Se held on
TUESDAY. JULY s, 1887.
for tho transaction Of important
business. All members are re-
quested to be present.
j. nj. ALLISON. President.
W. G. KENrzEL. Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04

RELIGIOUS NOTICE. - Quarterly
Conference will held at the German
Settlement Church on Saturday and
Sunday, the 4th and 5th of June.
Rev. John T. Sawyer. p. E., from
New Orleans. will preach in Eng
ish,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04
TUESDAY. JULY5. 1887,

held on
TUESDAY. JULY5 1887.
by the qualified electors Of the town
Of Covington. st. Tammany parish.
La. for the purpose Of voting on
the following ordinance. to-wit:
Be Il ordained. BY the Town
Council Of the town Of Co,ington.
La, That the following ordinance
be submitted to the property tax
payers of the town Of Covinston.
AZ provided for in Act. 81. "a tue
Acts of 1880, anu ii adopted, said
ordinance sb.-tl road ~ follows:
Spec;el. tax il aid Of . railroad
TO extend from C0viDgton to Abita
Springs:
Be Il ordained. By the Zo,Un Coun
eli Of the to,cn IF Couington. That in
case any company or individuals
shall build a railroad from Coving-
ton 10 Abita Springs. within twelve
months from the passage Of this
ordinance, there shall be levied q
tax of five mills per annum on the
property situated in said town, for
the period Of ten years. That said
tax shall be assessed and collected
in the same manner ~ other cor
pOration taxes aud shall be paid
over as collected to the cwDers OF
said railroad.
Be 1t further ordained. etc., That IN
election shall be held on the fret
Tuesday in July. 1887. to pass upon
said ordinance. Each voter shall
bavs written or printed on his
ballot the words "for" or against"
ordinance relative to special rail-
road tax. Aud il the event that a
ma ority Of the ballots 90 cast be
for the ordinance. then the forsgo-
ing ordinance shall Lave full effect.
Be IL further ordained. ETC., That
the election shall bs hsl,; under the
general election laws Of this State.
as to the manner of voting and gen.
eral conduct Of the same. That
publication Of the petition Of tax
payers. ordinance aud election
shall be made for thirty days.
Now. therefore. I. +. r. Ran
dolpb. Mayor VI said town, do issue
this notice. notifying al persons
concerned to hold said election. on
tuesday. July s. 1887. with a view
Of taking the sense Of the voters on
the adoption Of the above ordi-
nance. Said election 10 be con.
ductcd and the returns thereof
made in the manner required by |
law.
E. r RANDOLPH, Mayor.
Attest:
w. q KrxrzEL, Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04
CHARLOTTE ALFRED.
Widow of Weslev Alfred 6AcAase
[.sand Once, New Orleans, La,
May 26, 1887.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler he's fled notice OF hi,
intention 10 mako final proof in sup.
port OF HIS claim, and that said proof
sill be made before the Judge or in his
absence the Clerk Of the District Court,
at Covineton. La, on Monday. July
II. 1857, viz:
JOHN L. BERNARD.
Who made HOMESTEAD entry Nc. 6549,
for the north half Of the norsbesst
quarter, and the southeast quarter OF
the northeast quarter of section %.
and the northwest quarter of the north.
wess quarter Of srction "a. township
5. south range 10 east, ~. Helena nerd
ian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, viz:
John I. Munsch. WIN. Badon, G. W.
Bradley and Luke J. Allison, all Of
st. Tammany parish, La.
je4 st THos. j. BUTLER, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04
New Advertisements.
Land Office. New Orleans, La,
Nav rs. 1887.

NASy SOs AOOs'
Notice il hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice Of
his intention to make final proof in
support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Register
or Receiver. at New Orleans. La, on
Thursday. September !, 1887, viz:
CHARLOTTE ALFRED.
Widow of Wesley Alfred. deceased.
Who made homestead entry No. 1919.
for the southeast quarter If the north
east quarter. and northeast quarter Of
the southeast quarter of section IL, and
southwest quarter of the northwest omar
ter, and the northwest quarter Of the
southwest qusrter Of section 20. town
ship 8. south range Is east 81. Helena m :
ridi0N.
lie names the following witnesses 70
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said laad. viz:
Raymond Crawford. HAmuol B. Por-
ter, Alfred Fields and r. N. Porter, al
of st. Tammany parish. La.
JED st THoa j. BurLEs. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04
PROVERBS.

SPAN 10 rIcli IN proverbs. One
OF them runs. "Ry the road Of by
and-by Que arrives at the town OF
Never"
There is much richness and
beauty in the italian proverb. "Time
and patience change the mulberry
leaf into SATIN" but many others
abiding to vengeance are terribly
significant.
The proverbs of Africa partaks
largely of the physical aspect and
moral characteristics Of the coun-
try. We say of a lucky person,
He was born with q silver spoon
in his month";" On the Nile it is.
Throw him into the river. and be
will come up with . fish in his
mouth" "A small datestone is
large enough to prop up a large
water jar" '"The corn passes from
hand to hand. but it comes to the
mill at last :" "What can I think Of
thy good qualities, o onion! since
every bite draws q tear?" 'The
beetle is q beauty in the eyes OF its
mother" 'Say good morning to
the bean seller. not to the drug
gist." meaning that it is better to
be poor and we'll than rich aud i'll;
"A husband between two parrots
is like q head beaten with two
sticks" 1.-THE camel has his own
opinion. and the camel. driver has
his" all are African.
The Egyptian says. when crows
are the guides of the people. they
lead the carcass to the dogs" "The
merit belongs to the beginner.
should his successor do even be-
ter"
Turning to the Western negroes.
we End: "Ths sun is the king OF
torches" IF nothing touches the
palm leaves they do not rustle;'
No one gives cat to a hyena to
keeps" 1.-The leopard is absent. So
they play with her cubs;" "The
parasite has no root" 1.-TWO croco-
diles cannot live in one hole;" .Do
not curse the crocodile's mother
before yOu cross the river" "Hu-
man blood is heavy, the man who
has shed it cannot run away"
1.-The frog enjoys itself in the
water, but not in hot WATER" ''The
razor cannot shave itself" Were
it not for fingers the hand would
he q spoon"
The Welsh have: If thou
woulJst have praise. di ;" by the
side of sickness health becomes
sweet" "He is not altogether bad
who makes another better" M
,.....'.s good unless others are made
better by him." If every fool wore
4 crown wo should all be kings"
Ireland is not rich in proverbs.
but this one is characteristic:
"Don't throw out your dirty water
till YOU have got 10 your clean
Many proverbs are strictly local, as
Of a lazy man, He is as idle as
London. dogs that lean against
the wall to bark" or. Of one with
no taste for music, "He is like Mat
Davies bull that tossed the fiddler
into the tree"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04

RELIGIOUS NorIcE-Rev. G.. r.
Ellis vii! preach every Sunday rs
follows, until further notice.
First Suuday-At Parker'a
Second Sundsy-At Covington.
O 10 A. n. and Madisonvills. at
TN.
Third Sunday-At Vaudeville.
Fourth Sunday-At Fitzgerald.
FiftL Sunday-At Betico.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04

MEXICAN PENsIoNs.-It is esti-
at the Pension Office A.. :
Tho numher IF " -" PENSION
DOT exceed 10000.
Eighteen thousand, of which 5000
are widows claims. have already
been received, and 1900 certificates
have been issued. It has been de-
term;ned to increase the force Of
the division having these cases in
charge. SO that they may be turned
out ct the rate Of 200 per day.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04
COMPANY.

The Covington and St. Tammany
Land Improvement Company has
recently been organized. Among
the list of stockholders we note the
names Of Col w. F. aosmer. Jas
r. Hosmer and Judge Jas. NJ.
Thompson. of Covington; Msssrs.
Chas. E. Black, T. L. Airey. Geo.
Whitney. s. Hernsteim. E. A.
Burke. Capt. Atwood Violet and
other citizens of New Orleans. and
Messrs. Poitevent & Favre. OF
Pennington.
The above-named gentlemen are
well-known for their enterprise and
progressive spirit. and this. to-
gether with the fact that they have
unlimited capital at their comm and.
insures the success of :heir under
taking. They have recently made
extensive purchases Of land in Gov
ington and vicinity, comprising
many beautiful building sites. and
they propose to have it laid out in
streets and squares. public parks.
etc. A large and commod;ous ho-
tel, with oil modern improvements.
will be erected; also q number cot
tagss. It is the intention Of the
company to make Covin2ton on
agreeable and attractive winter re-
sort for persons from the North. rs
we'll a. . pleasant summer resort
for those living in the South .-''
purchased 10y '"e 'o'"
49,. L.. -...irul fronts on two
:. Sss aud the charming scenery
along tue banks OF the streams Of
Louisiana. and especially Of this
parish. is we'll known throughout
the country The finest springs.
of both mineral and clear water,
possessing rare medicinal qualities.
are found on all sides. Messrs.
Poitevent 4 Favre guarantee that
everything will be done to give MS
direct railroad connection with
New Orleans and all other points
There is no reason why Coving.
ton should not become the favorite
suburban resort tributary to New
Orleans. Our proximity to tho
city. and our charming scenery.
pure air and fine water, and gener-
al healthfulness, are all in our favor.
The sad experience of last year
at Biloxi and other points on the
Gulf coast has already caused
many to seek summer homes in this
direction, where they know they
will be absolutely free from "yellow
ever scares" and the consequent
nconveniences of the quarantine.
Dur natural advantage "a . win
;er resort for Northern invalids, or
hose wishing to escape the severi-
les of a frigid Northern winter,
ire uneqnalled. and far superior to |
hose Of Jacksonville and other |
,oints in Florida.
The Covington Improvement |
proposes to advertise our |
dvantages to the world, and pre-
ARE for the proper reception OF the
housands who will surely come here
9 soon as those advantages become
nown.
The great difficulty in the past
as been our inaccessibility, but
his will be remedied q soon ~
10 railroad reaches Covington,
'hich will be in . short time, pro-
lded i've mill tax 10 voted 70 as-
ct IN its conjunction, and We have
o doubt on that point. |.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04

The mild voices of q few croak-
ers are heard in the land. but the
shrill whistles of few locomotives
will drown 'em ont. And when
they see the prosperity that will
follow in the wake of the steam
horss. they'll be sorry they croaked.
Don't be q clam!
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04

Crops are looking fine and far
ners are smiling. The season has
been very propitious, up to this
time, for cane and cotton.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04

MARRIED.-At the residence of
the brides mother. on Wednesday.
June l. 1887. BY r. E. Terrell. J.
p. John R. Taylor and Bridget n.
Quave. both of this parish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04

The telephone line has been
completed to Abita Springs. and
the first passenger train will arrive
in about eight days.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04

a young gentleman wishes to
Know which is proper to say, on
leaving young lady friend after .
late call. Good night" or GOOD
evening" Never tell q lie, young
man; say Good morniug."-N.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
COUNCIL Hall,

Council HALL.
CovINeroS. La, May %. 1887.
A special meeting Of the Council
VAS held on the above date.
Present-E. II. Randolph. Mayor;
E. Frederick. v. blanche, ].
Pechon. H. j. Smith. Jas. Taylor.
On motion. tue reading Of the
minutes of the last meeting was
dispensed with.
The Mayor then announced that
the meeting was called for the pur-
pose of considering . petition Of
the citizens Of COviDgt0n, a. fol-
lows:
CONVICTION. La. May 25. 1887.
To the honorable Mayor and members OF
the Board of Aldermen Of the town
of Covington. State of Louisiana:
Conference.-The the undersigned
residents and taxpayers of said
town respectfully represent that
the firm of Puitevent 4 Favre have
built railroad from Pearl River
Station. on the Northeastern Rail-
road, to within n few miles of this
town; that your petitioners regard
it as necessary 10 the prosperity Of
Covineton that said railroad should
be extended to our town. We
therefore pray that special cleo
ton he ordered. 10 submit to the
property taxpayers Of Covington
the question Of levying a special tax
of five mills on the dollar, on the
taxable property of our town. TO,
the period Of ten years. in aid Of
the POit.vent 4 Favre East Louisi-
ana Railroad. or any other railroad
company connecting Covington
with said road. in case the said
road shall be extended into this
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04

Next Monday will be election
day. The present Mayor and Al
dermen will doubtless be reelected.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04

RETAIL AND WHOLESALE

For Example. . few
Popular Goods:
HE-NO TEA, IS eta per pound.
sold BY others Ii same line Of busi- 4
nees for Is cts.
DUFFY 8 MALT WHISKY, Ser
bottle. Is cts. Others sell as ~
BROWNS IRON BRIGGS. pc
bottle. ~ cts. Others sell IL q.
MATCHES. large boz. quarter
gross. 20 ota Sold by others for
Is OTIS.
Where large quantity 10 want
ed, in whole paekages OF eases.
special prices win bs given on ap.
plication.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04

On motion, The prayer OF the
above petitioners was granted. aud
AN ordinance passed ordering an
election to take the sense of the
people ON said tax.
There being NO further business.
the Council adjourned.
E. II. RANDOLPH. Mayor.
w. g. kENrzEL. Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04

See Assessors notice in another
column.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-04
ELECTION NOTICE.

WHEREAS. The Town Council Of
the town of Coviugion, by Ordi-
nance adopted May IS, 1887. has
provided that an election shall be
held on